News (Consolidated) - UNSOM

Mr. President, I last briefed this Council on Ukraine on 25 April following the election of President Volodymyr Zelenskyi on 21 April. Today, the Council is again meeting only days away from another important election, on 21 July, when Ukrainians will go to the polls to elect their representatives…

13 - 19 July 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". New York Joint Programme’s contribution to conflict…

Thank you Mr. President, The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be locked in a dangerous paralysis that is fueling extremism and exacerbating tensions in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Тhere is a growing risk of more unilateral actions and the loss of hope that peace can be…

Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Council, This is an important year for Afghanistan, as the population marks the 100th year of its independence. As the Deputy Secretary-General has just highlighted, the country is at a pivotal juncture with an unprecedented opportunity for peace. While a…

20 - 26 July 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". Security Council Kubiš: Council signals continued…

27 July - 2 August 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". New York DPPA’s Quarterly Progress Update now…

Madame President, Members of the Security Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief the Council on the crucial issue of detainees, abductees and missing persons in Syria. I’d like to welcome Dr. Hala and Ms. Khoulani to today’s briefing. In June this year, this Council unanimously adopted…

3 - 9 August 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". Security Council DiCarlo: "Parties must fulfill…

Mr. President, Members of the Council, I begin with the tragic news of the car bomb explosion that took place in Benghazi today. There were a number of casualties, including UN staff working and living in Benghazi. We are now in a position to confirm that three UN staff members were among the…

Mr. President, Distinguished members of the Council, Thank you for the opportunity to brief you today on the developments in Guinea-Bissau and the activities of UNIOGBIS. Following the successful holding of the legislative elections on 10 March, renewed political tensions resulted in a stalemate…

7 - 13 September 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". Security Council Yamamoto highlights the…

14 - 20 September 2019 This Week in DPPA aims to keep you abreast of developments and events on the agenda of the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, at UN HQ and in the field, and especially those that sometimes "fly under the radar". Security Council Special Envoy Griffiths…